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Joseph Nicholson

Joseph Nicholson

Parkersburg,WV

Summary

Hardworking General Laborer with dedicated work ethic and solid industry background. Knowledgeable with operations of heavy and light equipment to accomplish tasks. Reliable and works well in varying conditions.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

US Army
Parkersburg, WV
04.2005 - 04.2013
  • Operated various types of construction equipment in order to determine necessary repairs or modifications needed.
  • Documented repair work performed on mobile equipment via electronic and written service reports.
  • Reviewed technical manuals in order to remain current with changing technology.

Construction Equipment Repairer

US Army
Parkersburg, WV
04.2005 - 04.2013
  • Communicated with distributors to acquire necessary equipment for projects.
  • Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
  • Adapted repair techniques to accommodate new technology and equipment models.

Rollback Operator

Rocky's Towing and Recovery
Parkersburg , WV
10.2023 - 12.2024
  • A rollback operator, also known as a rollback
  • rollback operator, also known as a rollback truck driver, is primarily responsible for safely transporting vehicles using a rollback truck, which involves driving to the pickup location, securing the vehicle to the truck, transporting it to the designated destination, and properly unloading it, while also performing pre-trip inspections, maintaining accurate logs, and adhering to all safety regulations and customer service standards; they may also perform minor roadside assistance tasks like jump-starting batteries or changing flat tires depending on the situation.

rollback, which involves driving to the pickup location, securing the vehicle to the truck, transporting it to the designated destination, and properly unloading it, while also performing pre-trip inspections, maintaining accurate logs, and adhering to all safety regulations and customer service standards; they may also perform minor roadside assistance tasks like jump-starting batteries or changing flat tires depending on the situation.

Machine Operator

Simex Vinyl Extrusions
St. Mary's, WV
08.2020 - 07.2021
  • Maintain records of completed work and production data including volume produced and time required for each task.
  • Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
  • Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
  • Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
  • Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
  • Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.

Education

GED -

Mountaineer Challenge Academy
Kingwood, WV
12-2001

Skills

  • Dispatch assistance
  • Technical documentation writing
  • Problem solving techniques
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Forklift operation
  • Ethical conduct and integrity
  • Remote desktop tools
  • DOT inspections
  • Multitasking proficiency
  • Active listening
  • Time management capabilities
  • Maintenance requirements
  • Leadership qualities
  • Self-motivation and drive
  • Vehicle loading and unloading
  • Log updates
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Continuous learning attitude
  • Critical thinking aptitude

Timeline

Rollback Operator

Rocky's Towing and Recovery
10.2023 - 12.2024

Machine Operator

Simex Vinyl Extrusions
08.2020 - 07.2021

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

US Army
04.2005 - 04.2013

Construction Equipment Repairer

US Army
04.2005 - 04.2013

GED -

Mountaineer Challenge Academy
Joseph Nicholson